Origin
India
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Red, Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Black, pink, orange
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo
-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Freyja
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing, Protection, Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.539-1.5451.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Warmth
Optimism
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Warmth
Spiritual Growth