Origin
Southern and central Africa
Turkey, Russia, Canada
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Reddish, Brown
Streak
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704.95-5.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
None
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Faint
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.717-1.722
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Creativity