Origin
India, Italy
Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, USA, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Color
White, Reddish
Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, White, Colorless, pink, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Ra
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.163.49-3.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
[001] Perfect
Mohs Hardness
4.58
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.606-1.644
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.008-0.011
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
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Energy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Energy