Origin
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Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Color
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.363.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
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
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Weak
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5611.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0250.100-0.192
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Clarity