Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Black, Red, Brown
Streak
White
Brown, Red
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.633.19-3.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{110} good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
x=yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.692-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.0294-0.0452
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Transformation