Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
White, Colorless, gray, Yellow
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
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Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.45-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Poor on {110}
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
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.501.504-1.510
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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3.4g
Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Balance