Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
-
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
-
Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.543.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
-
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
cubic
Birefringence
0.100-0.192-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Protection