Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Black, Brown
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.263.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0200.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Grounding