Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Green, gray, pink, Yellow
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.623.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.5341.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.006-0.0080.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Divine Guidance