Origin
Italy, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
Green
Streak
White
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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
3.70-4.102.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
none
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.060.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.88-1.941.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
0.057-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Positivity
Spiritual Enlightenment
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Spiritual Enlightenment