Origin
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Italy
Color
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Blue, Green
Streak
Grey, gray
Blue, Green
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.254-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale green to pale orange
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6801.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0110.139-0.143
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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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Communication