Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Blue
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Pluto
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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Hephaestus
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
3.50-3.603.65-4.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Mohs Hardness
67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.735-1.790
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.037-0.061-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Transformation