Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green, Blue, Colorless
Streak
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.42-2.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
[010] perfect
Mohs Hardness
64-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Emerald green
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7781.560-1.594
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.031
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports heart health
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Digestive
Supports heart health
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Psychology
Protection
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Harmony