Origin
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Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
Blue, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
None
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.501.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Self-Realization