Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Sri Lanka
Color
Green
Yellow
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
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
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
None
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-78.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
-
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.739-1.770
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0040.007-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
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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
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Optimism