Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Sri Lanka, Burma, USA, Russia
Color
Green
Yellow, Brown, pink, 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
1.54-1.553.46-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
MgAlBO 4Michael 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
Trichroism: green light brown dark brownHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.665-1.712
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0360.036-0.042
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
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Intuition
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Emotional Healing