Origin
Switzerland
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Red, pink, Black, orange
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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insoluble in water
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.023-0.028-9999
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Energy