Origin
Italy, China
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
Green
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
3.093.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
8-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.672-1.6761.700-1.725
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.019-0.0210.002-0.012
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Healing