Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Violet, pink
Streak
White
White, Green
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.794.32-4.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
2.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
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Dispersion
0.030.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.4921.708-1.722
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Joy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Joy