Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
White
Blue, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Isometric
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Clarity