Origin
USA
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
Greenish, White
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.23.55-3.70
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7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3-44-7
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
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.710-1.735
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.012-0.033
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Tranquility