Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Colorless
Streak
White
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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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.002.72-2.83
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Good on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
moderate
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.610-1.647
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
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Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Inner Peace