Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Red, pink, rose, Brown
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.53.76-3.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.735-1.756
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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
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Birefringence
-99990.017-0.019
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Heart Chakra