Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, China
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
moderate
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.628-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.0270-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Strength
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Protection