Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, Blue, Green
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
2.775.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5882.05
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Transformation