Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Green
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
-
Planet
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
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0040.007-0.011
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
Good
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Love
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Vitality