Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
White, Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo
Pisces
Planet
Saturn
Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Artemis
Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Protection
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
2.55-2.572.60-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.486-1.658
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.160-0.172
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Emotional balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Emotional Balance