Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Colorless, White, gray, pink, Green
Green, Greenish, Blue, Red
Streak
White
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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
2.74-2.902.55-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
None
Mohs Hardness
4.5-56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Silky
Waxy
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.595-1.6451.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.028-0.0380.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Strength