Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia
Color
Green, Grey, White
Black, Green, gray
Streak
White
gray, Green
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.023.3-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Strong: Blue-greens
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.652-1.699
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
monoclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Insight
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Manifestation