Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Green
Green
Streak
Greenish, White
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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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Isis
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.431.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Health