Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
Green, Grey, White
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.022.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
none
Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO3
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.52-1.66
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
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Purity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Purity