Origin
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Virgo
Planet
Mercury
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Jupiter/Neptune
Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.232.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
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Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Blue stones – strong
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.628-1.6511.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.002-0.0080.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances communication and mental clarity
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Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Motivation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Harmony