Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
USA
Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Streak
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Yellow, yellowish orange
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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Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.50-5.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Very weak
Dispersion
0.010.16
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5432.013-2.029
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0040.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
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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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
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