Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Grey, Green
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.62-3.68
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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Dispersion
None
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Refractive Index
1.530-1.543
1.719-1.739
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004
0.014-0.016
Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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