Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Switzerland
Color
Green
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
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White, gray
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
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Resinous
Pleochroism
-
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Protection