Origin
Italy
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Blue, Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Blue, Green
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4-4.23.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Protection