Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray
White, Reddish
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
2.62-2.672.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.538-1.5501.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0100.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Harmony
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Optimism