Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
Streak
White
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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Readily soluble in HF
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.632.86-2.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None observed
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.517-1.525
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
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Harmony