Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
None
Grey, Yellow, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0360.027-0.032
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
Self-acceptance
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Emotional Balance