Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Color
Green, Blue
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
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
2.962.58-2.74
1
7.18
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Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.5501.540-1.579
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0910.006-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Problem Solving & Creativity