Origin
Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Green
Streak
White
-
For which Rashi?
-
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.66-2.86
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
-
Pleochroism
-
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Transparent
-
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.59
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
-
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.004-0.010
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
-
Qualities Associated
Peace
Creativity