Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.122.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.509-1.7201.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1910.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Relaxation
Harmony