Origin
Southern and central Africa
Austria, Mexico, China
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Colorless, Yellow, Brownish, Red, Violet, Blue, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
{001}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KMg(SO4)Cl
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = violet
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.494
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.022
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Balance