Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
Colorless, Greenish, Green, gray, Yellow
Streak
White
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
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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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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.023.21-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
-99996-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.006-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Empathy