Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
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Color
White, Green, Brownish
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
White
Blue, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.602.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.50
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.006-0.007-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Feminine Energy
Communication