Origin
Switzerland
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Green, Blue, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Buddha
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Courage, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.30-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Waxy
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.610-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Protection