Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Canada, Russia
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Black, Green, gray
Streak
White
gray, Green
For which Rashi?
Libra
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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
-
-
Deities
Zeus
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Not to wear with
-
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
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Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.903.3-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{001} perfect
Perfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Strong: Blue-greens
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.652-1.699
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
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
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Cardiovascular
-
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Stress Relief
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Stress Relief
Manifestation