Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
None
Colorless
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
1.54-1.552.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.556-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0360.024-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Optimism
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Transformation