Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Colorless
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
2.90-2.981.98-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
None
Mohs Hardness
3.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
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Pleochroism
For violet varieties
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.570-1.6141.37-1.52
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.042-0.044-9999
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
Supports digestive health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Calmness
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Acceptance
Optimism