Origin
Italy
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Green, gray, Brown, Black
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Good
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports neurological health
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spirituality