Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Italy
Color
Green, Blue
Yellow, orange, Red
Streak
Greenish, White
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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
2.963.355-3.433
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
In thick sections
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.690-1.705
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Harmony