Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Colorless
For which Rashi?
Pisces
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.03-3.18
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.614-1.666
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.014-0.032
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Supports heart health
-
Reproductive
Supports heart health
-
Digestive
Supports heart health
-
Psychology
Protection
Self-acceptance
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Self-Exploration