Origin
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
Streak
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.003.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.621-1.6751.650-1.677
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.0440.019-0.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Mental Clarity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Communication