Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Colorless, Yellow, White
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Partially soluble in water
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
1.772.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2-2.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.470-1.4911.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0210.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Adaptability
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Spirituality