Origin
Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka, India, Brazil
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Green, Brown, Colorless, gray, Yellow
Streak
White
Brownish, 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
2.773.55-3.73
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
None
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.730-1.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.020
0
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
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Helps in digestion and alleviates indigestion
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Abundance