Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, South Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Yellow, Brown
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Bast
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2
Luster
Waxy
Silky
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.534-1.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Protection