Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Mexico
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Blue, Black
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Grey, Black, gray
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
Flexible
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.50-3.604.6-4.76
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}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Marked
Dispersion
0.010.08
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
OpaqueAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.45-2.62
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.037-0.061-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation