Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
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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
3.1-3.52.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Granular
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Absent
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
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)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Chatoyant
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.71.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0100.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Protection