Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Yellow, Green
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Metal
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
two or three
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
None
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.5701.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic or monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Flexibility
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Centering