Origin
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
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
3.26-3.363.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
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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
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.656-1.7041.700-1.725
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0120.002-0.012
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Healing