Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
Sri Lanka
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
Streak
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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
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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
Healing, Protection
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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
2.58-2.913.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.540-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Creativity