Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
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Brownish, Red
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
3.15-3.215.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
visible
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6812.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.014-0.016-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Eases stomach and digestive issues
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Vitality