Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Yellow
Streak
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Greenish, Black, Brownish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.705.00-5.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.710-1.735-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Isometric
Birefringence
0.012-0.033-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Intuition
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Abundance