Origin
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USA
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
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Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.501.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-99990.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Heart Healing