Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Spain
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Brown, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish, White, Black
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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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.212.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Fibrous
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.52
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Cacoxenite, Rutile, Geothite, Lepidocrocite
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly, Silky
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.519-1.521
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.0090-0.0100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Perception
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Realization
Harmony