Origin
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
Green
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.003.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.621-1.6751.662-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.044-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Transformation