Origin
USA
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
White
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.421.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0120.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Health