Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, pink
Green, Grey, White
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Pluto, Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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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
Love
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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
3.15-3.212.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-72-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
0.014-0.016-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Love
Emotional Healing