Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Colorless, Yellow, White
Black, Brown
Streak
White
Black
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
Partially soluble in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.775.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.040.20
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.470-1.4912.42
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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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Adaptability
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Energy