Origin
Russia
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.263.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
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
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.478-1.4931.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Manifestation