Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Canada, Australia
Color
Green
Green
Streak
None
Yellow, Green
For which Rashi?
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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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
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
HCl soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.71
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor
{10 1 1} Good
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.830
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0360.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Harmony
Positivity
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Health
Healing