Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Green, Grey, White
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.022.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Harmony
Stability
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Centering