Origin
Afghanistan
Canada, Pakistan
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.142.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.598-1.6201.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Centering