Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Green
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Creativity
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Self-Love