Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
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Streak
Colorless
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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
2.783.62-4.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentGemdat.org
Refractive Index
1.556-1.6001.730-1.820
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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
TransparentGemdat.org
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Love