Origin
-
-
Color
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red, Reddish
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
White, Yellow, Colorless
Blue, 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
-
-
Deities
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-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Gelatinises in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.12.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X = colorless
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.643-1.6481.50
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.012-0.015-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
-
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Communication