Origin
Italy
Mexico, Canada
Color
Blue, Green
Colorless, White, Blue, Red, Reddish, Brownish
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Soluble
Specific Gravity
4-4.2
1.993
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
KCl
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
Visible in colored crystals
Refractive Index
1.672-1.688
1.4903
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.139-0.143
-9999
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Peace