Origin
Brazil
India, Italy
Color
White, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Green, Brownish, Greenish, gray
White, Reddish
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.902.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
-99994.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.050.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.6011.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0500.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Emotional Healing
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Optimism