Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Canada
Color
Green
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray, pink, Reddish
Streak
None
White
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Isis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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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
1.54-1.552.24-2.29
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.479-1.493
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.036-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
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