Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Colorless
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
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
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.03-3.182.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Exploration
Centering