Origin
Italy
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Blue, Green
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Streak
Blue, Green
White
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
4-4.25.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
44.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.016
0
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
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Balance & Clarity