Astrology
Origin
Austria, India
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
White
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
-
Planet
Mercury
Venus
Element of Planets
Air
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Physical Properties
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7-6.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Prosperity
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Self-Realization