Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.53.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
5.5-64-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.71-1.74
1
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
Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Inner Peace