Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
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Color
Green
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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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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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.32-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
slight in colored varieties
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.703-1.752
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0040.004-0.006
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
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Transformation