Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Blue, Grey
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
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Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Emerald green
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and soothes the stomach
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Protection
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection