Origin
Switzerland
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Green, Black, Brown
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
2.95-3.073.04-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.613-1.663
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.020
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
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
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Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Healing