Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
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
3.05-3.083.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.53-3.5
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)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
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Refractive Index
-99991.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Divine Guidance