Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Green
Blue, Black
Streak
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Grey, Black, gray
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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Flexible
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.024.6-4.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
-9999-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Resinous
Pleochroism
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Marked
Dispersion
0.010.08
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.45-2.62
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Enlightenment
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Enlightenment
Manifestation