Origin
Australia, Austria, Czech, Italy
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Green, Brownish
Green, White, Blue
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Artemis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.242.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
perfect on {001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Harmony