Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Brazil
Color
Green
Yellow
Streak
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Greenish, Black, Brownish
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
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-
Powers
Protection, Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.00-5.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
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Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.530-1.543-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.004-9999
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
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
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Abundance