Origin
USA
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.23.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
3-48.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.746-1.763
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.007-0.013
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Harmony
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Transformation