Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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Air
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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Healing, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.262.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4931.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.013-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Nurturing