Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Brazil
Color
Green, Black, Brown
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
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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Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.262.92-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.509-1.720
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0200.191
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Relaxation