Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Brown
White, Green, Brownish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Cancer
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.282.56-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Colorless
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.674-1.6931.518-1.527
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.006-0.007
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Emotional Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Feminine Energy