Origin
USA
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.22.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
3-47.5-8
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
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.0040-0.0070
0
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
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Love