Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Yellow, Green
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
two or three
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5701.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic or monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Flexibility
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Love