Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
White
Green
Streak
White
Greenish, White
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.28-4.423.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.662-1.723
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Transformation