Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Switzerland
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
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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Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
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
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Peace