Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Blue, Grey
Green, Blue
Streak
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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
2.58-2.642.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and soothes the stomach
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Harmony