Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Leo
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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Isis, Bragi
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Healing, Courage
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
2.772.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Absent
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
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
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.535-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Courage