Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.502.60-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.021.00
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.525-1.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Clarity