Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
Green, Black, Brown
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.04-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Uneven
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.509-1.7201.613-1.663
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1910.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Relaxation
Healing