Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
White
White
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
2.65-2.692.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.004-0.008
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
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Spiritual Growth