Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
White
White
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.772.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.007-0.011
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Vitality