Origin
Canada, Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Colorless, White, gray, pink, Green
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.902.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.595-1.6451.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.028-0.0380.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Healing
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Optimism