Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow, White
Brown, Black
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Leo
Planet
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Mars, Saturn
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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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.77-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaO, SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.04-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.470-1.491-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.021-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Adaptability
Connection to Earth
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Strength