Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Canada
Color
Green
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
Streak
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.862.90-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery, Granular
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.591.600-1.627
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0100.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Emotional Balance
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Healing