Origin
USA, Mexico
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Green
Streak
Greenish, gray
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.563.25-3.50
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Pale green
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.671-1.7741.700-1.725
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
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Birefringence
-99990.002-0.012
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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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Healing