Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Gaia
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.852.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1560.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Purity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Harmony