Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada
Color
Green, Blue
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, 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
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.963.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.687-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0910.028-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Harmony
Transformation