Origin
Italy, India, USA, Canada
Russia
Color
White, Colorless, Green, Yellow, Brown
Colorless, Brownish
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.482.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
26
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
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Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5351.607
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0140-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Protection