Origin
USA
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Green
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.52.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Granular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6.5
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)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Chatoyant
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.71.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0100.003
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
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Spiritual Protection