Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
India, Italy
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
White, Reddish
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
Air
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.912.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5401.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Grounding
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Optimism