Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Green, Blue
Streak
Red
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
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
-
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Harmony