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Omphacite Vs Sogdianite


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Violet  
Green  

Streak
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Greenish, 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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous  

Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al  

Refractive Index
1.606-1.608  
1.662-1.723  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.002  
-9999  

Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
TranslucentAnthony et al  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Empowerment  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Physical healing  

Qualities Associated
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Transformation  

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