Origin
Southern and central Africa, South Africa
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Colorless, pink
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn
Taurus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
Projective
Receptive
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Bast
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Money, Protection
Love
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.15-3.21
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
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1.657-1.681
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
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0.014-0.016
Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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