Origin
Switzerland
India, Italy
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
White, Reddish
Streak
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
5-64.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Optimism