Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Colorless, White, Greenish
White, Reddish
Streak
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
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.022.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.587-1.6421.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.028-0.0320.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-awareness
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Higher Awareness
Optimism