Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Green
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.302.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.674-1.7641.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spirituality