Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
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Color
Green, Blue
Yellow, Violet, Green, Brown, White, gray, Greenish
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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Elastic
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.962.9-3.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect basal {001}
Mohs Hardness
53.5-4.0
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
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Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Distinct
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.5501.565-1.625
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.040-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Harmony
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