Origin
Canada, Russia
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
Color
Black, Green, gray
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
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
3.3-3.53.7-3.9
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
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10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.735-1.738
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentWalter Schumann
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
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Qualities Associated
Manifestation
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