Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Southern and central Africa
Color
Greenish
Brownish, Red, orange
Streak
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White
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
3.15-3.214.00-4.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.787-1.816
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.029
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Transformation