Origin
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
Green
Streak
White
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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
2.90-3.003.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.621-1.6751.700-1.725
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0440.002-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Mental Clarity
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Healing