Origin
Switzerland
Brazil
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
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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Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.92-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.509-1.720
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.191
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Calming
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Relaxation