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
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.022.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
-99997
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spiritual Enlightenment
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Enlightenment
Spirituality