Origin
Kazakhstan
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Green
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.353.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Protection