Origin
Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
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Planet
Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.653.82-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
3,1
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Very weak: light green pale greenWalter Schumann
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.763-1.793
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Harmony