Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Emotional Balance