Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Brown, Green, gray, White
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
gray, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
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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-
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.2593.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Splintery
Cleavage
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
5.5-64-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak to moderate
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.625-1.7181.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Focus
Inner bridges
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Inner Peace