Origin
India, Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
White
Colorless
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
2.08-2.163.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.014-0.032
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
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Self-Exploration