Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Yellow
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.502.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Abundance