Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow, White
Green
Streak
White
Greenish, 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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Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.773.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.470-1.4911.662-1.723
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.021-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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Psychology
Adaptability
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Transformation