Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Australia
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green, Blue
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
none
Mohs Hardness
62.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Emerald green
-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports heart health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports heart health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Purity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Purity