Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Origins: Brazil, Bolivia, India
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Libra, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Healing
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
2.772.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Balance