Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Green
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Streak
White
Brownish, Yellow
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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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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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
2.77-2.886.8-7.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
None
Mohs Hardness
2.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
C20H36
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.15
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.552-1.6182.416
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.066
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-worth
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Creativity