Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Black, Green, gray
Green
Streak
gray, Green
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
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
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
None
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Insight
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Love