Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Sri Lanka
Color
Green
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Streak
None
White
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.63-3.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Absent
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.770-1.780
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Emotional Healing