Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
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Streak
White
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.692.50-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.531-1.600
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3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.004-0.037
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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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Vitality
Creativity