Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, Tanzania, Kenya, Sri Lanka
Color
Green
Green, Yellow, Brown, Violet, Blue
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
2.60-3.02-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
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)
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.67-1.76
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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tetragonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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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
Healing