Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Green, Grey, White
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
White
Greenish, White
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
2.60-3.023.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
2-2.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.653-1.693
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
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.038-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing