Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
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Colorless
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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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Eases stomach and digestive issues
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Self-Exploration