Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio
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
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Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.003.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
moderate
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Dispersion
0.020.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Emotional healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Emotional Healing