Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Love
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
3.05-3.083.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
None
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
6.54-7
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)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
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Refractive Index
-99991.71-1.74
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
Triclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Empathy
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Inner Peace