Origin
Mexico
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Violet, White
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brownish, Red
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.705.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
4.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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visible
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.461-1.4852.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.024-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
3.6g
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Vitality