Origin
Italy
India, Italy
Color
Green, gray, Brown, Black
White, Reddish
Streak
Greenish, White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{001} Good
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports neurological health
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Optimism