Origin
Canada, Russia
Canada
Color
Black, Green, gray
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Colorless
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.72-2.83
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Good on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.610-1.647
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.021
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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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Inner Peace