Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Brown, Green, gray, White
Streak
White
gray, White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Diana
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.653.15-3.259
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Indiscernible
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
Mohs Hardness
75.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Weak to moderate
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.625-1.718
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Protection