Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
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Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red, Reddish
Streak
White
White, Yellow, Colorless
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.0-3.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
X = colorless
Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.643-1.648
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.012-0.015
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Creativity