Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Jupiter
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
3.50-3.603.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
-
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports heart health
-
Digestive
Supports heart health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Psychic Abilities