Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
White, Yellow
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
-
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Pisces
Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.623.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Transformation
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Protection