Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Green, gray
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Streak
gray, Green
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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
3.3-3.52.50-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-65-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.531-1.600
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
-99990.004-0.037
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0.296
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Clarity
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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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Creativity