Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Green, Blue
Streak
Brownish, Yellow
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3-45
2
10
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Chemical Composition
C20H36
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.150.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
2.4161.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0660.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Harmony