Origin
India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brownish, Greenish
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.883.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
2-33-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
-
Refractive Index
1.552-1.6181.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Reflection
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Divine Guidance