Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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
3.15-3.212.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.556-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.024-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
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
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Transformation