Origin
Switzerland
Madagascar
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
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
2.95-3.073.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.79-1.807
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.023-0.028-9999
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
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Balance