Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.773.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Transformation
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection