Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Green
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
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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Healing
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
3.16-3.432.60-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
colorless.
Dispersion
0.021.00
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.525-1.542
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.011
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Balance
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Clarity