Origin
Madagascar
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Reddish, Brown
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.843.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Empowerment
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection