Origin
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
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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
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.503.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.700-1.7251.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Uniaxial/-
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.002-0.0120.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Healing
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Protection