Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
Green
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
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White, Colorless
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
2.58-2.643.20-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
None
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0040.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
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