Origin
Australia
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.26-3.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.656-1.704
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.1560.009-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Purity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Balance