Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
Reddish, 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
3.50-3.603.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Emerald green
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation