Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Russia
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Violet, Brown
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
-
Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Minerva
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
Emerald green
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports heart health
-
Digestive
Supports heart health
-
Psychology
Protection
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Transformation