Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Turkey, Russia, Canada
Color
Green
Reddish, Brown
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
1.54-1.554.95-5.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Faint
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.717-1.722
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0360.100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Creativity