Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Canada, Russia
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Black, Green, gray
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
gray, Green
For which Rashi?
Pisces
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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
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.3-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Strong: Blue-greens
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.652-1.699
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.061-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Insight
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation