Origin
Canada, Russia
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Black, Green, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Streak
gray, Green
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Courage