Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.58-1.603.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
25-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.509-1.5411.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0300.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Happiness
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Manifestation