Origin
Russia
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Violet, Brown
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Pisces
Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water, Earth, Air
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Minerva
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Love, Protection
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
2.54-2.783.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.545-1.5601.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Transformation
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Protection