Origin
Switzerland
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-67
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Spiritual Awakening