Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green, Brown, Colorless, gray, Yellow
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Brownish, White
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
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.55-3.73
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
none
Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
None
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.730-1.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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
Helps in digestion and alleviates indigestion
Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Abundance
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Abundance