Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Ethiopia
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet
-
Mercury
Element of Planets
-
Earth, Air, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Cupid
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Astral Projection, Psychicism
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
-
hot salt water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.601.98-2.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
65-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Emerald green
None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.37-1.52
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.037-0.061-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Supports heart health
-
Reproductive
Supports heart health
-
Digestive
Supports heart health
-
Psychology
Protection
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Creativity