Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Blue, Green
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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
4-4.22.55-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
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Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.530-1.543
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.008-0.010
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0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Strength & Protection