Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Green
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.751.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
two or three
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.5701.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic or monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Flexibility
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Spiritual Growth