Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Green, Grey, White
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.023.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
2-2.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.71-1.74
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
Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Harmony
Inner bridges
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Inner Peace