Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Green, Blue
Streak
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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
3.355-3.4332.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99995
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
In thick sections
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Harmony