Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.003.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-68.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
moderate
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.007-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Transformation