Astrology
Origin
Russia
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Colorless, Greenish, Yellow, White, pink
Violet, pink
Streak
White
White, Violet, Blue
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.11-2.20
Fracture
Gems, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Waxy, Resinous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak
Dispersion
0.01
28
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.518-1.536
1.516-1.544
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0050-0.0060
0.026
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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