Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Yellow, yellowish orange
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.773.98-4.04
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Colorless
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.702-1.740
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.060
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Balance
Optimism