Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Green
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
Blue, 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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Gelatinises in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.432.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.50
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric
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
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Communication