Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Vitality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Vitality