Origin
Southern and central Africa
Guatemala, Russia, Canada, Italy
Color
Brown, Colorless, Green
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
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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
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.28-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Splintery, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Pearly
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.658-1.6781.652-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.013-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Soothes the digestive system
Psychology
Focus
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
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Abundance