Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Green
Red, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.433.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
5-69
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Energy