Origin
Canada, Australia
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Brown, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, gray, Violet
Green, Blue
Streak
Yellow, White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.52.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-65
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: pale yellow
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.6151.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0210.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Discovery
Harmony