Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.982.58-2.64
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.
None
Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
For violet varieties
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.570-1.6141.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.042-0.0440.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Calmness
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Acceptance
Love