Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Red, Brown
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
3.003.62-4.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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
1.613-1.6281.730-1.820
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich 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
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Creativity