Origin
Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
Yellow, Green
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, 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
-
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.753.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
two or three
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.570-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic or monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Flexibility
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Creativity