Origin
USA
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.22.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
3-46-6.5
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
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Emotional Balance