Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Red
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo
Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis, Bragi
Gaia
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Motivation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Harmony