Origin
USA
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.23.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-45.5
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
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Psychic Abilities