Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Australia
Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Red, pink, rose, Brown
Streak
White
White
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
-
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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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.903.76-3.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} perfect
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.735-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.017-0.019
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Promotes emotional balance and mental clarity
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Stress Relief
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Stress Relief
Heart Chakra