Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Brownish, Red, Brown, Green, White, gray, Yellow, Reddish
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
Tough
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.852.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5731.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0280-0.04500.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Self-discovery
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Love