Origin
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Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
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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
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.653.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
1.000.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.5421.650-1.677
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.019-0.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Balance
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Communication