Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Brown, Colorless, Green
Yellow, Violet, Green, Brown, White, gray, Greenish
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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Elastic
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.252.9-3.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect basal {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4.0
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10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Luster
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Pearly, Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Distinct
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.658-1.6781.565-1.625
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.040-0.050
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Psychology
Focus
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
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