Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Switzerland
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Peace