Origin
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Afghanistan, Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Russia, USA, Zimbabwe
Color
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Colorless, Blue
Streak
White, gray
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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
2.7-3.32.68-2.72
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Even
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.07.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Strong
Weak: golden-yellow
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.566-1.579
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.03-0.070.005-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Empowerment