Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
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White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.302.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
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.
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.674-1.7641.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Emotional Balance