Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Greenish
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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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
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Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.15-3.21
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}
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
66-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.657-1.681
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.014-0.016
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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
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports heart health
Eases stomach and digestive issues
Digestive
Supports heart health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love