Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
Color
Green
Green, Brown, Colorless, gray, Yellow
Streak
White
Brownish, White
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.883.55-3.73
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal
none
Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.552-1.6181.730-1.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
-99990.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Helps in digestion and alleviates indigestion
Digestive
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Psychology
Self-worth
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Abundance