Origin
Guatemala, Russia, Canada, Italy
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
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
-
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous
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Cleavage
Good on [110]
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.652-1.6881.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.013-0.0200.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Harmony