Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Austria, Mexico, China
Color
Green, Black, Brown
Colorless, Yellow, Brownish, Red, Violet, Blue, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.262.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
{001}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KMg(SO4)Cl
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = violet
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.494
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.022
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Healing
Balance