Origin
Mexico
Brazil, Origins: Brazil, Bolivia, India
Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Libra, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Healing
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
2.90-2.982.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
For violet varieties
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.570-1.6141.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.042-0.0440.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Calmness
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Acceptance
Balance