Origin
Mexico
China, South Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Yellow, Brown
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Leo, Capricorn
Planet
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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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Bast
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
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
2.90-2.982.58-2.64
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.
Indiscernible
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
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Silky
Pleochroism
For violet varieties
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.570-1.6141.534-1.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.042-0.044-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Calmness
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Acceptance
Protection