Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
India, China
Color
Green, Blue
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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
insoluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.96-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
S8
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
1.550-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Protection