Origin
Italy, China
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
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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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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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
3.093.70-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Subadamantine
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.010.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6761.855-1.895
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.019-0.021-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Happiness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Manifestation