Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Blue
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
Reddish, 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
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.963.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.040.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5501.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Manifestation