Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Switzerland
Color
Greenish
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
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
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Peace