Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Brazil
Color
Green, Blue
Yellow
Streak
Greenish, White
Greenish, Black, Brownish
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Gaia
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
insoluble in water
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.965.00-5.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.550-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Abundance