Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Green, gray
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
gray, Green
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.17-3.18
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.665-1.667
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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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
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Creativity