Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
Streak
White
White
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.552.20-2.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.478-1.493
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.012-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Adaptability
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Spiritual Connection