Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Colorless, White, Yellow, Grey, gray
Streak
gray
White
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
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Solubility
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Decomposes in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.51.93-1.99
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
perfect [110]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.444
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.079
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Serenity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Purification