Origin
Southern and central Africa
India
Color
Green, Grey, White
White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Black, pink, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing, Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.021.05-1.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.52-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
[C,H,O]
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.539-1.545
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
-
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Warmth
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Warmth