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
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
White
Blue, White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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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
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Gelatinises in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.652.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2