Origin
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Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Green, Grey
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.6-3.33.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect 001
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.57-1.671.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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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
Calmness
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Cleansing
Protection