Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Violet, pink
Green, Blue
Streak
White, Violet, Blue
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.11-2.202.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99995
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0260.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Harmony