Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Turkey, Italy
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
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For which Rashi?
Pisces
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Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
3.7-3.8
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
None
Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.778
1.860-1.870
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.037-0.061
-9999
Clarity
-
Transparent to translucent
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports heart health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Abundance
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Abundance