Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Green, Blue
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Virgo
Planet
-
Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Weak
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0910.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Spiritual Protection