Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
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Colorless
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
2.58-2.643.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.0040.014-0.032
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
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Self-Exploration