Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Green
Streak
Colorless
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.781.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.556-1.6001.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0370.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Health