Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Green
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
3.05-3.083.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-9999
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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)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.700-1.725
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
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Birefringence
-99990.002-0.012
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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
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Healing