Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
Streak
Greenish, White
White
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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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.518-1.536
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0910.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity