Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
Cancer, Taurus
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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Vesta
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.58-2.64
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}
None
Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports heart health
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
Supports heart health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love