Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Switzerland
Color
Green
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
-
-
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
3.52-3.542.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
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
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Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
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Dispersion
0.050.02
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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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Peace