Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Green, Blue
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Harmony