Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Canada
Color
Green, Black, Brown
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray, pink, Reddish
Streak
White
White
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.262.24-2.29
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.479-1.493
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
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