Origin
USA, Mexico
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
Greenish, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.563.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
5.5-64-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale green
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.671-1.7741.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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Psychology
Courage
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Inner Peace