Origin
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Color
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
Green
Streak
White
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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
3.26-3.363.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.656-1.7041.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0120.100-0.192
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Clarity