Origin
Mexico
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Blue, Black
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Grey, Black, gray
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
4.6-4.763.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Marked
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.080.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.45-2.621.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Transformation
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Protection