Origin
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Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Green
Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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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
-
-
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.442.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.06.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
X = blue
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Love