Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
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Color
Green
Blue, Green
Streak
None
Blue
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.70-3.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Visible shades of blue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.720-1.850
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0360.108
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Insight
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Insight