Origin
India, Italy
Austria
Color
White, Reddish
Red, Yellow, Brown, orange, gray, Green
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.166.50-7.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4902.280-2.405
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.122
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Confidence