Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
Reddish, 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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.16-3.433.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.662-1.7231.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Manifestation