Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Australia
Color
Green
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
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
-
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.32-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.662-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0360.013-0.015
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
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Love