Origin
Afghanistan
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.143.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.598-1.6201.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Manifestation