Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
China, Pakistan
Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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
2.86-2.943.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None observed
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
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
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-99990.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity