Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Black
Colorless, White, gray, pink, Green
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
-99992.74-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-74.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaO, SiO2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.595-1.645
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.028-0.038
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Connection to Earth
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Healing