Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Green
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0040.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Self-Love