Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.700.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Divine Guidance