Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
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Specific Gravity
1.792.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.4921.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-99990.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Heart Healing