Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
China, Canada
Color
Green
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.90-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery, Granular
Cleavage
Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
None
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.600-1.627
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Creativity
Emotional Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Healing