Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis, Bragi
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.641.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.535-1.5391.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Motivation
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Spiritual Growth