Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
White, Reddish
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
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.772.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.005-0.008
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Optimism