Astrology
Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
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Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Aquarius
Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Diana
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.652.60-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
colorless.
Dispersion
0.011.00
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.525-1.542
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.008-0.011
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Clarity