Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
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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
3.15-3.213.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
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-
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-74-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.012-0.033
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Eases stomach and digestive issues
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Tranquility