Astrology
Origin
Pakistan
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Color
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, Blue, gray, Yellow, White
Colorless, White, Colorless, gray, White
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Not Available
colorless.
Dispersion
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0.01
28
Transparency
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.56-1.60
1.561-1.583
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.020
0.010-0.011
Clarity
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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