Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Green
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.050.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Creativity
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Centering