Origin
India, Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.62-2.67
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.538-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Harmony