Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Green, White, Blue
Red, Violet
Streak
White
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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
-
-
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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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.62-4.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
TransparentGemdat.org
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.73-1.77
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentGemdat.org
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Harmony
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Passion