Origin
Austria
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Colorless, White, Red, gray, pink
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
White
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
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.782.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.546-1.5481.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0210.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Peace