Origin
Afghanistan, China, Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Green, Yellow
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
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White
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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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Spiritual Awakening