Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
India, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar
Color
Green, Blue
Black, Brownish, Greenish
Streak
Greenish, White
Brown
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.963.18-3.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.635-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0910.025
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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Protection & Grounding