Origin
Switzerland
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Brown
Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Black
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
2.95-3.075.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Resinous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6372.190-2.457
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.083
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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
Strength
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Balance