Astrology
Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Switzerland
Color
Green, White, Blue
Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Reddish, Black, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Artemis
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.82-3.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.21
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5302.488-2.562
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.073
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
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