Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Colorless, Red, orange, Brown, pink
Streak
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White
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
2.60-3.022.79
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7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
-99992
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Luster
Pearly, Greasy
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Pleochroism
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Yellow to pink/deep carmineMichael OâDonoghue
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.328-1.332
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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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
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual Enlightenment
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Enlightenment
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