Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Green, gray
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, 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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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
3.3-3.53.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
None
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.699-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
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
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Healing