Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, White, Greenish, Brown
Black
Streak
Greenish, White
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.552.33-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Volcanic glass
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Green stones strong: (dark) bluish-green brownish-red (yellowish)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.673-1.7311.450-1.550
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.016-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding