Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
orange
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
2.503.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
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Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.540-1.5502.538-2.704
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.166
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Vitality