Origin
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Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.443.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.06
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
X = blue
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Empowerment
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Protection