Origin
Switzerland
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-67-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Patience
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Patience