Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
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Color
Green
Blue, gray, Black
Streak
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Blue
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
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Specific Gravity
3.52-3.543-3.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Good on [110] and on [001]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.0-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
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
1.843-2.1101.606-1.637
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.100-0.192-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Peace