Origin
Kazakhstan
USA, Mexico
Color
White, Colorless
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Streak
White
Greenish, 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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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.847-1.8523.19-3.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2-35.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Pale green
Dispersion
-0.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.488-1.5251.671-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.027-0.034-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Courage
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Grounding