Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Green
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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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H₂SO₄
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432.74-3.00
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.591-1.633
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
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
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Self-Love