Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Greenish
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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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
3.50-3.602.20-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.539-1.596
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.046-0.050
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0.296
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Clarity
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OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Healing