Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green, Black, Brown
Colorless, Brownish, White
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.262.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
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)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication