Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Green, Blue
Streak
White
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
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Specific Gravity
4.3922.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Faint
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.042-0.0510.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Harmony