Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, France
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Colorless
Reddish, White
For which Rashi?
Libra
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Planet
Venus
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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
Freya
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.611-1.6731.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.021-0.0330.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Manifestation