Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
USA
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
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
3.50-3.602.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Heart opening
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Heart Healing