Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
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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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Peace