Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.793.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.4921.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Self-Realization