Origin
China, Canada
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
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Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.103.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Granular
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
None
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.600-1.6271.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0270.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Emotional Balance
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Protection