Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
White
Brown, White
For which Rashi?
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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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.003.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
5-63
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
moderate
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.12
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.678-1.758
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.050
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0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Self-Reflection
Healing
Physical healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Self-Reflection