Origin
Italy
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Color
Brownish, Red, Brown, Green, White, gray, Yellow, Reddish
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Tough
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78-2.853.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Pearly
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Pleochroism
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Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.040.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5731.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0280-0.04500.100-0.192
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-discovery
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Clarity