Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Switzerland
Color
White, Green, Brownish
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
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
-
-
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.602.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
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
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5271.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0070.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Balance
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Feminine Energy
Peace