Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
China, Canada
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
Streak
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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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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.702.90-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery, Granular
Cleavage
Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.600-1.627
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0330.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Emotional Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Healing