Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Australia
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Red, pink, rose, Brown
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.633.76-3.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich 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
1.514-1.5391.735-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
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Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.017-0.019
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Heart Chakra