Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Green, 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
Brittle
Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.503.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.014-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Peace