Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Green
Streak
White
Greenish, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.662-1.723
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.007-0.011-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Transformation