Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Mexico
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Blue, Violet, orange
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.506.30-6.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-63-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.877-1.894
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.017
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Peace