Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Colorless, gray, White
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
White
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.40-2.422.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.584-1.6151.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.028-0.0300.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Imagination
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Vitality