Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
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
1.793.32-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
slight in colored varieties
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.4921.703-1.752
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.006
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Transformation