Origin
Zimbabwe
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Violet, White, gray, Blue, Brown, Black
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Sagittarius
Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Goddess Whope
Gaia
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.96
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
-
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.550
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
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-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Harmony