Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Russia
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
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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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Renewal
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love