Origin
Canada, Russia
USA
Color
Black, Green, gray
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
gray, Green
Greenish, 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
3.3-3.53.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
5-63-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.653-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.038-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Insight
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Healing