Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Yellow, Blue, Black, Green, gray
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
1.54-1.553.43-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
visible
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.696-1.702
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0360.005
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
Transformation