Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Brazil
Color
Green
Colorless, White, Greenish
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
1.54-1.552.52-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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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
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Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.529-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0360.000-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
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Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
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