Origin
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-
Color
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red, Reddish
Red
Streak
White, Yellow, Colorless
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Leo
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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Isis, Bragi
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.12.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = colorless
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.643-1.6481.535-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0150.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
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Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Courage