Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Colorless, Green, gray, pink, Yellow
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.56-2.62
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.518-1.534
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.0040.006-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Aids in 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
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Psychology
Love
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Harmony