Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Mars
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.605.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Emerald green
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7782.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
-
Psychology
Protection
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding