Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Black, Red, Brown
Streak
White
Brown, Red
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.793.19-3.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
{110} good
Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
x=yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.4921.692-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0294-0.0452
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Transformation