Origin
USA
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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
3.1-3.25.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-44.5-5
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
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.016
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
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Harmony
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Balance & Clarity