Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Yellow, Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
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
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.753.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
two or three
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
None
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.5701.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic or monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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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
Flexibility
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection