Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Colorless, gray, White
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.40-2.423.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
4.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.584-1.6151.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.028-0.030-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Imagination
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Inner Peace