Origin
Switzerland
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Green, Blue, Colorless
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.42-2.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
[010] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-64-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.560-1.594
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.031
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Harmony