Origin
Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
White
Colorless
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Self-acceptance
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Self-Exploration