Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Madagascar, Brazil, Canada, Mexico
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, pink
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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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Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.50
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.681
1.540-1.550
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.016
0.004-0.008
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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