Origin
Switzerland
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Artemis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Harmony