1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Switzerland
1.2 Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
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1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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2
10
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
3.3 Dispersion
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.599-1.637
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1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
3.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.028
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available