Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Air
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.003.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.100-0.192
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Clarity