Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Green, Blue
Streak
White, Colorless
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
3.20-3.502.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
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Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
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Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Harmony