Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Mexico
Color
Green, Blue
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Streak
Greenish, White
Brownish, Yellow
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.966.8-7.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
C20H36
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.15
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5502.416
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0910.066
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
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity