Origin
India, Italy
Canada, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
White, Reddish
Violet, Blue
Streak
White
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.56-2.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.542-1.578
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.008-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Inner vision
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Intuition