Origin
Switzerland
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Pluto
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Hephaestus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.64-3.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Mohs Hardness
5-68
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgAl2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Absent
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.73
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.023-0.028-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Revitalization
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Vitality