Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Greenish
Streak
White
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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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.083.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
6.56-7
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)
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.657-1.681
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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
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Eases stomach and digestive issues
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empathy
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Love