Origin
India, Italy
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
Streak
White
White
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.90-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
None
Mohs Hardness
4.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.621-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Emotional Healing
Mental Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Heart Healing