Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Streak
Blue, 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
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.501.575-1.588
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.012-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Improves cognitive function
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Balance