Origin
Mexico
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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
2.90-2.982.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
For violet varieties
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.570-1.6141.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.042-0.0440.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Calmness
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Acceptance
Spiritual Awakening