Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.003.79-3.94
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-64
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
moderate
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.670-1.734
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0250-0.0270-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al
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
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Qualities Associated
Strength
Emotional Healing