Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.700.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Vitality
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Protection