Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Green, Blue
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Streak
Greenish, White
White
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
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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
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.965.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0910.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
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
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Balance & Clarity