Origin
India, Italy
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany
Color
White, Reddish
Green, Blue, Colorless
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.42-2.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
[010] perfect
Mohs Hardness
4.54-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.560-1.594
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.031
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Harmony