Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange
Sri Lanka
Color
White, Green, Brownish
Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
Moon
Pluto
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
Receptive
Projective
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Diana
Hephaestus
Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
Money
Birthstone
Planetary
Cancer
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
3.65-4.55
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
None
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Refractive Index
1.518-1.527
1.735-1.790
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.006-0.007
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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