Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Green
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
None
White
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.552.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0360.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Self-Love