Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Streak
White
Black
For which Rashi?
Virgo
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.572.80-3.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{110} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
Extreme
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.580
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
-
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Growth