Origin
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Canada
Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
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
2.55-2.633.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.514-1.5391.687-1.723
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
0.008-0.0100.028-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Transformation