Origin
Italy
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Blue, Green
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4-4.22.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
43.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.030.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Centering