Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
Grey, gray
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.252.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Harmony