Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Green, Blue
Red, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
Gaia
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Healing
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.963.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.5501.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0910.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Energy