Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Canada, Russia
Color
Green, White, Blue
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
White
Brown, White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Saturn
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Element of Planets
Earth
-
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
2.55-2.573.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.12
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.678-1.758
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Self-Reflection
Healing
Emotional healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Self-Reflection