Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Colorless, Greenish, Green, gray, Yellow
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.21-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.006-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Empathy