Origin
Kazakhstan
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.353.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Psychic Abilities