Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, China
Color
Green
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
Scarlet, Red
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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Slightly sectile
Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-62-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7232.905-3.25
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Boosts mental agility and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Manifestation