Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Green
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
-
Venus
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Freyja
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.25-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Emerald green
-
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
-
Digestive
Supports heart health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Transformation