Origin
India, Italy
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
Brown, Green, White, gray, Blue, Yellow
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.164.00-4.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
4.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.620-1.850
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.223-0.227
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Harmony