Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
USA
Color
Green
Red, Violet
Streak
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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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.98-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
bluish–red
Dispersion
0.05-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.019-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Harmony