Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
Venus
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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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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.212.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
7.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.004-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Perception
Optimism
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Realization
Spiritual Growth