Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
White
Brown, Yellow, 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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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.793.06-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
visible
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.4921.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.027-0.042
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Enhances mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Joy