Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
-
gray
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
2.58-2.642.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
0.004-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Enhances brain function
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
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Self-discovery