Origin
Switzerland
Tanzania
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Blue
Streak
White
White, Colorless
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Air, Water, Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Present
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Intuition
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Communication