Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Green
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
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)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.543-1.564
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Vitality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Vitality