Origin
Austria
Switzerland
Color
Green, Brown
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Leo
-
Planet
Venus
-
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Courage, Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.352.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.6681.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0140.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Confidence
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Peace