Origin
Mexico
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, Greenish, Brown
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
White
Blue, 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
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.402.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
25.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.521-1.5311.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Clarity