Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Element of Planets
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Earth
Specific Gravity
2.55
3.22-3.40
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
1,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pleochroism
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Common trichroism: light green
Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.538-1.560
1.668-1.703
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-9999
0.024-0.030
Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Adaptability
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Love