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Nepheline

Forsterite
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Forsterite

Astrology

Origin

Canada
Southern and central Africa

Color

White, Reddish, gray, Brown, Brownish
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White

Streak

White
White

For which Rashi?

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-

Planet

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-

Element of Planets

-
-

Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

-
-

Not to wear with

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-

Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

-
-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.653.23-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[1010] Poor
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
colorless.

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.529-1.5471.635-1.671
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.003-0.0040.033-0.042
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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-

Cardiovascular

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-

Respiratory

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Good

Reproductive

-
Supports healthy digestion

Digestive

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-

Psychology

-
Peace

Healing

-
Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Clarity
Peace