Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
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Color
Green, Blue
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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
2.962.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Weak
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.5501.518-1.561
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0910.025
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
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Clarity