Origin
India, Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
White, Colorless, Yellow, Green, Blue, Reddish, Brown, Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
Planet
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Uranus
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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Cronos
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
-
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.164.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
4.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BaSO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.050.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.478-1.490-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.005-0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Transformation