Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
gray
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
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.53.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Emerald green
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
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
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Protection