Origin
Italy, China
India, Brazil, China, Australia
Color
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
Green, Red, Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Air, Earth
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
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.092.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None
Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.672-1.6761.53-1.54
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.019-0.0210.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Energy