Origin
India, Italy
Brazil
Color
White, Reddish
Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow, Blue, Red, pink, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
-
Taurus, Capricorn, Sagittarius
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Nerthus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{0110} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Opaque
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Clarity