Origin
Guatemala, Russia, Canada, Italy
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray
Red, pink, Black, orange
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.383.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on [110]
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6881.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.013-0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Energy