Origin
Italy, India, USA, Canada
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Streak
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.482.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5351.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.01400.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Emotional Balance