Origin
Southern and central Africa
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.082.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empathy
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Vitality