Origin
India, Russia
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
White
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.401.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.510-1.5501.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.015-0.0200.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Health