Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
White, Colorless, gray, Yellow
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.45-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.504-1.510
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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tetragonal
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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3.4g
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Creativity
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Balance