Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
White, Green, Brownish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.603.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0070.105-0.135
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Balance
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Feminine Energy
Manifestation