Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Green
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
None
White
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth, Water
Energy
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-
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
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Poor
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-78.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0360.007-0.013
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
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Transformation