Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Colorless, White, Greenish, Brown
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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Flexible
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.20-2.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-72
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.521-1.531
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.010
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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Harmony