Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy, India, USA, Canada
Color
Brown, Black
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Leo
-
Planet
Mars, Saturn
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-72
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaO, SiO2
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Luster
-
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
--
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
-99991.535
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0140
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
-
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Connection to Earth
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Healing