Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
-
Scorpio, Leo
Planet
-
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.793.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
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)
MnCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.4921.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent to nearly opaque
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Love