Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green, White, Blue
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Virgo
Planet
-
Saturn
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports heart health
-
Psychology
Protection
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Harmony