Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Green, Blue
Streak
White, Yellow
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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
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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.62.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3-45
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5851.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spirituality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Evolution
Harmony