Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green, Blue
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
65
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
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-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Harmony