Origin
Italy
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Blue, Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
4-4.23.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Psychic Abilities