Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Red, gray
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Red, Black
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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Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.604.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7782.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Awareness