Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
White
Brown, Yellow, 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
-
-
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.633.06-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
visible
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.639-1.672
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
0.008-0.0100.027-0.042
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances mental clarity
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Joy