Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
orange
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
-
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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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.522-1.5302.538-2.704
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.166
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Harmony
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Vitality