Origin
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Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
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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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.362.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
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Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0250.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Love