Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brown
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
2.86-2.942.97-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None observed
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
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
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-99990.014-0.032
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
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Empowerment
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Empowerment