Origin
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
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Color
Greenish
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Streak
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White, gray
For which Rashi?
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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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.7-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Even
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on the {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-72.5-3.0
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.565-1.625
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.03-0.07
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Eases stomach and digestive issues
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Grounding