Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Russia
Color
Green
Violet, Brown
Streak
None
White
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
-
Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Earth, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
Minerva
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.552.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0360.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
-
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Transformation