Origin
Switzerland
Mexico
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
White, gray, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish
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
Sectile
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.076.13
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-62-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Weakly pleochroic with O reddish and E greenish in thick sections.
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6372.117-2.145
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
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Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Peace
Transformation