Origin
Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Green
Streak
White
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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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-64
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.530-1.575
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.023-0.028-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Peace
Compassion