Origin
Switzerland
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
2.95-3.073.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Psychic Abilities