Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
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
3.05-3.081.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Empathy
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Health