Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
USA
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Blue, Green
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Blue, Greenish, White
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.50-3.605.6-5.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
62.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.818-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
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