Origin
Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
Green
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
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Brown
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.632.97-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Empowerment
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Compassion
Empowerment