Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Green
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
Streak
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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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Vesta
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
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Psychology
Love
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Spiritual Awakening