Origin
India, Italy
Mexico, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
Brownish, Red, Yellow, White, Brown, orange
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
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.167.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
4.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4902.106-2.263
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.019
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Manifestation