Origin
USA, Mexico
China, Pakistan
Color
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
Greenish, gray
gray
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
3.19-3.563.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.671-1.7741.643-1.703
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
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Birefringence
-99990.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Creativity