Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Reddish, White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Self-Esteem
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Protection