Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland
Color
Yellow, Blue, Black, Green, gray
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.43-3.442.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
None Observed
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.696-1.7021.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0050.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Peace