Origin
Australia, Austria, Czech, Italy
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Color
Green, Brownish
Blue, Green
Streak
Greenish, White
Blue
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Capricorn
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.243.70-3.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect on {001}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
23.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Visible shades of blue
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.720-1.850
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.108
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Insight