Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Namibia
Color
Green
Yellow
Streak
Greenish, White
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For which Rashi?
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Leo
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Helios
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
3.16-3.43-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous
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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
1.662-1.723-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Confidence
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Confidence