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Astrology

Origin

Brazil
Italy

Color

Yellow, Brown, gray, Greenish
Green, gray, Brown, Black

Streak

White
Greenish, White

For which Rashi?

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-

Planet

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-

Element of Planets

-
-

Energy

-
-

How to Wear?

Finger

-
-

Ring Metal

-
-

Deities

-
-

Not to wear with

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-

Powers

-
-

Birthstone

Planetary

-
-

Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.83-3.892.58-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}
{001} Good

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
pale greenish yellow

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.633-1.8751.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

Birefringence

0.242-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

-
Supports neurological health

Cardiovascular

-
Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

-
-

Digestive

-
-

Psychology

Confidence
Harmony

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Grounding
Emotional Healing