Origin
Canada, Russia
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Black, Green, gray
Colorless, Brownish, 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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Soluble
Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.011
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
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication