Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
-
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
Pisces
Planet
Venus
-
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Vesta
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Supports heart health
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Supports heart health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports heart health
Psychology
Love
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Protection