Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Blue
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Dispersion
0.010.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Emotional healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Healing