Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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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
2.503.32-3.47
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak; present colour lighter and darker
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.700-1.725
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.001-0.012
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Promotes peace and tranquility
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Creativity