Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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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
4-4.23.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
43-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.004-0.012
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Divine Guidance