Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Green
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Streak
White
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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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.885.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect basal
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.552-1.6181.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-worth
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Balance & Clarity