Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Blue, Green
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
Blue, Green
Grey, gray
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
Brittle
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4-4.23.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael 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
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Grounding