Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Centering