Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(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
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.091
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
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Harmony