Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Green, Blue
Streak
White
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
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
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
1.720-1.7561.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Harmony