Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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Air
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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Healing, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Nurturing