Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Grey, White
Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.023.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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Dispersion
0.020.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Emotional healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing