Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
White, Colorless
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.13.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Present
moderate
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Refractive Index
1.6951.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Strength