Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Grey, White
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
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
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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
2.60-3.023.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.619-1.635
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
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Divine Guidance