Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
White
Grey, Greenish, Brown
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.403.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99995.0-6.0
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
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Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
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X = blue
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
-99991.680-1.698
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Clear Thinking