Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Green
Red, Violet
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
2.60-3.023.62-4.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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
TransparentGemdat.org
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.73-1.77
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentGemdat.org
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
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Enlightenment
Passion