Origin
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green
Colorless, Brownish, White
Streak
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.502.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
-
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.700-1.7251.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Uniaxial/-
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.002-0.0120.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication