Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Green
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
None
White
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.552.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0360.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Harmony
Vitality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Vitality