Origin
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
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
2.90-3.002.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.621-1.6751.530-1.575
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.044-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Mental Clarity
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Compassion