Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
Blue, White
gray
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
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.501.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances brain function
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Self-discovery