Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Austria
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Green, Brown, Colorless, Greenish, gray, Yellow, White
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.003.30-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Mohs Hardness
5-65
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
Pleochroism
moderate
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.614-1.636
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.022
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
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Inner Peace