Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Brown
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.282.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Colorless
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.674-1.6931.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Spirituality