Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
2.503.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.540-1.5501.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0080.105-0.135
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Optimism
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth
Manifestation