Origin
USA
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Color
White
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
White
Blue, 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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Gelatinises in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.28-4.422.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
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10
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Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
colorless.
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.50
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.012-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Communication