Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.86-2.943.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None observed
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
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
Good
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
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Manifestation