Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless
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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.1-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak to strong if coloreD
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.631-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Clarity