Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Green, Blue
Streak
Colorless
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
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.03-3.182.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Exploration
Harmony