Origin
Italy, India, USA, Canada
Canada, Pakistan
Color
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.482.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
23.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
-0.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5351.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.01400.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Centering