Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
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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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.552.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
-99993.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
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For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.570-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.042-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Adaptability
Calmness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Acceptance