Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Colorless, Violet, White
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.702.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
4.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.461-1.4851.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0240.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
3.6g
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Spiritual growth
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Love