Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Green, Grey, White
Greenish, Yellow, Green
Streak
White
Green
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
2.60-3.023.32
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971
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
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Empowerment