Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, gray, pink, Green
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White
Brown
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.904.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
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none.
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.595-1.6452.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.028-0.038-9999
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
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Protection