Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.433.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Psychic Abilities