Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Kazakhstan
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Green, Blue
Streak
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Green
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.703.25-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect in three directions
Mohs Hardness
4-75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak; dark emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.644-1.720
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0330.051-0.053
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Emotional Healing