Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Color
Green
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.543.26-3.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Strong
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.656-1.704
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.009-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Creativity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Balance