Origin
Sri Lanka
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
Colorless, Brownish, White
Streak
White
White
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.022.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication