Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.700-1.725
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.002-0.012
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Healing