Origin
Italy
Russia
Color
Blue, Green
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
Blue, Green
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For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
4-4.23.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Love