Origin
India, Italy
Czech
Color
White, Reddish
Brownish, Black, Colorless, White, gray, Blue, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
insoluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.166.46-6.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
4.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.050.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.803-2.078
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.273
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Clarity