Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Brown
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Libra
Aries, Capricorn
Planet
Jupiter, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Zeus
Black Madonna, Isis, Horus
Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
2.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.587-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0290-0.0380-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Promotes emotional balance and mental clarity
Assists in emotional healing and protection
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Stress Relief
Grief Relief
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Stress Relief
Grief Relief