Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White
Brown
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
2.80-2.904.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{001} perfect
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
2.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
none.
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.5872.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
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
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Cardiovascular
-
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Stress Relief
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Stress Relief
Protection