Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
Blue, Green
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Effervesces in cold
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4-4.22.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
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Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
46-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
none.
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.583-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.139-0.143-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Creativity