Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
Streak
Colorless
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
3.03-3.182.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
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)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.518-1.536
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
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Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Self-Exploration
Creativity