Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Italy
Color
Green, White, Blue
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Streak
White
Red
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
Saturn
-
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
[001] good, [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
visible
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.725-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.025-0.076
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Spiritual growth
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Balance