Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
None
White
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Gemini
Planet
-
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
-
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0360.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Divine Guidance