Origin
Southern and central Africa
China
Color
Green
Red, 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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.433.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
5-67
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
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Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.735-1.745
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
Psychology
Empowerment
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Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Transformation
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