Origin
Guatemala, Russia, Canada, Italy
India, Italy
Color
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray
White, Reddish
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Good on [110]
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6881.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.013-0.0200.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Optimism