Origin
Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
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
2.503.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.550-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
0.004-0.008-9999
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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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Optimism
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Creativity