Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
Color
White, Green, Brownish
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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Planet
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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
Diana
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
Cancer
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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
2.56-2.603.26-3.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.656-1.704
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0070.009-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Balance
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Feminine Energy
Balance