Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
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
2.503.23-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.635-1.671
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.033-0.042
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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Good
Reproductive
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Supports healthy digestion
Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Peace