Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Green
Green, Brown, Red, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
rose
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Sagittarius
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Protection
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
3.16-3.43-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Hackly
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Cu
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
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Dispersion
0.020.00
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.662-1.723-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Conductivity