Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
White, Yellow
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
Gemini
Planet
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Saturn
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
Healing
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
3.50-3.602.44-2.62
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
62.5-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.560-1.571
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.008-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection