Origin
Russia
Italy
Color
Violet, Brown
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
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Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Earth, Air
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Minerva
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Love, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.784-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-64
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Communication