Origin
Switzerland
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Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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
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Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.518-1.561
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.025
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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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Clarity