Origin
Canada, Russia
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Black, Green, gray
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
gray, Green
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Centering