Origin
Australia, Austria, Czech, Italy
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Green, Brownish
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
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
3.18-3.242.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect on {001}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
26
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Peace