Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Green, Grey, White
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
White
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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
2.60-3.023.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.0-6.0
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
X = blue
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.680-1.698
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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
-99990.005-0.008
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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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Psychology
Harmony
Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Clear Thinking