1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, green
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio, Capricorn, Scorpio
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1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in HF
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.102.86-2.94
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None observed
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.517-1.525
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.254Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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