Origin
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Switzerland
Color
Green
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
None
White, gray
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
-
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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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.553.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.64-1.691.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0360.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Health
Protection