Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Greenish
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
-
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
3.15-3.213.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Supports heart health
Reproductive
Eases stomach and digestive issues
Supports heart health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports heart health
Psychology
Love
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Protection