Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
White, Blue
Streak
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For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
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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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Protection
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
2.60-2.642.60-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
Absent
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.486-1.658
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.160-0.172
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Emotional balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Balance