Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Green
Streak
White
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.003.20-3.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
moderate
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.674-1.764
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
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
Emotional Healing