Origin
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Italy
Color
Red, Violet
Blue, Green
Streak
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Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.204-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
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Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
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Refractive Index
1.73-1.771.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Communication