Origin
Mexico
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.984.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Adamantine
Pleochroism
For violet varieties
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.570-1.6142.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.042-0.0440.296
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
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Calmness
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Acceptance
Awareness