Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, White, gray
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, gray
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
2.72-2.753.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
colorless.
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.561-1.5831.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0110.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Grounding