Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
Greenish, 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
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.21.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
3-42.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.038-0.044-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Harmony
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spiritual Growth