Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Brazil
Color
White, Green, Brownish
Yellow
Streak
White
Greenish, Black, Brownish
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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Planet
-
-
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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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.605.00-5.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
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Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.527-9999
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
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Balance
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Feminine Energy
Abundance