Origin
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Green
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.502.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Distinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99995
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.700-1.7251.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Uniaxial/-
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.002-0.0120.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Harmony