Origin
Ethiopia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
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Planet
Mercury
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Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Cupid
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
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Solubility
hot salt water
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.66-2.86
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
None
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.37-1.521.59
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-99990.004-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Creativity
Creativity