Origin
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Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Blue, White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
None
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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-
Refractive Index
1.501.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Communication
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Protection