Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland
Color
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, Green, Yellow
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
Greenish, gray
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
3.17-3.242.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
9-9.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.100.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
2.648-2.6911.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
6H polytype
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0430.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Emotional Healing
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Peace