Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Black, Brown
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
3.04-3.263.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
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)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.105-0.135
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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
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Manifestation