Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, White, gray
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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
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Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72-2.754.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.561-1.5832.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.010-0.0110.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Awareness