Origin
Italy, India, USA, Canada
USA
Color
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.482.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
23.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
-0.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5351.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.01400.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Heart Healing