Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Green
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
44-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Compassion
Inner bridges
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Compassion
Inner Peace