Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.53.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Granular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Chatoyant
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.71.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0100.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
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-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Emotional Healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Divine Guidance