Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue
Red, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
Red, Black
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
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
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.964.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.040.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5502.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0910.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Awareness