Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.572.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances brain function
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Self-discovery