Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Green
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
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Deities
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Artemis
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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)
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Empowerment
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Harmony