Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
White
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
Neptune, Tiamat
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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
-
-
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
3,1 basal
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Emotional Balance