Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Green
White, Reddish, Green, Brown
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
-
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.024.43-4.46
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
-99993-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.634-1.648
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.010-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Enlightenment
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Enlightenment
Harmony