Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Green, gray, pink, Yellow
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.622.50-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5341.531-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
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Birefringence
0.006-0.0080.004-0.037
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity