Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.402.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
-99993.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.040.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Creativity
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Centering