Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Green, Grey, White
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo
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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
Isis, Bragi
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Absent
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Motivation
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Emotional Healing