Origin
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Russia
Color
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Colorless, Brownish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
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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
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.652.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
1.000.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.5421.607
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Balance
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Protection