Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Colorless, gray, White
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.40-2.424.12-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.584-1.6151.789-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Isometric
Birefringence
0.028-0.0300.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Imagination
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity