Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Italy
Color
Green
Brownish, Red, Brown, Green, White, gray, Yellow, Reddish
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
-
-
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
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-
Tenacity
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Tough
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.78-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect basal (001)
Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.530-1.573
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040.0280-0.0450
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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-discovery
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Awareness