Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Blue, Green
Streak
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Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.644-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Communication