Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA
Russia
Color
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Blue, Red, pink
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
Gemini, Virgo
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
1,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong
Common trichroism: light green
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.788
1.668-1.703
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.009
0.024-0.030
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Intuition
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Wisdom
Love