Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
-
-
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
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.792.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
colorless.
Dispersion
0.030.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.4921.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.007-0.011
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
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Vitality