Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
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Streak
White
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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
2.773.62-3.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.720-1.740
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.012-0.013-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Passion