Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Brazil, China, Australia
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Green, Red, Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Air, Earth
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.792.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
None
Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.4921.53-1.54
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Energy