Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Color
Green, White, Blue
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.100-0.192
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Clarity