Origin
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
Pale pink, Red, White, pink, Blue, Green
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.002.30-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{111} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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ModerateArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.621-1.6751.494-1.504
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0440.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Mental Clarity
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Emotional Healing