Origin
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, Colorless, gray, Yellow
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
Brownish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.730-1.7601.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0200.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
Helps in digestion and alleviates indigestion
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Digestive
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Psychology
Abundance
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Divine Guidance