Origin
Switzerland
Italy, India, USA, Canada
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown
Streak
White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-62
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.535
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.0140
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Healing