Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Green, White, Blue
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
-
Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.575.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Balance & Clarity