Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
White, Reddish
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
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.792.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
2.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
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Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.4921.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
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
Harmony
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Optimism