Astrology
Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
Venus
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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
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.213.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Perception
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Realization
Protection