Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Yellow, White
Streak
Colorless
gray, Brownish, Black
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.784.80-4.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
{010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.556-1.600-9999
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.024-0.037-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Transformation
Protection