Origin
Australia
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Gemini
Pisces
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.853.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
none
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO3
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.52-1.661.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1560.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Supports heart health
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports heart health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports heart health
Psychology
Purity
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Protection