Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Green
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
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Planet
Venus
Venus
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Vesta
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Self-Realization