Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
White
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.28-4.421.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.492
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Spiritual Growth