Origin
Italy
Switzerland
Color
Blue, Green
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
4-4.22.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
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
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Peace