Origin
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Green
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
3.50-3.603.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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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
1.720-1.7781.700-1.725
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.037-0.0610.002-0.012
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0.296
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Clarity
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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
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Psychology
Protection
Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Healing