Origin
Switzerland
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Perception
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Self-Realization