Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Pakistan
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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
3.003.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
moderate
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.643-1.703
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
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
Creativity