Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Brown, Black
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
2.773.40-4.20
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.013-0.036
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Inspiration