Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Italy
Color
Black, Colorless, Green, Violet, White, Yellow
White, Reddish
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
74.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0090.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Transformation
Emotional Healing
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy Amplification
Optimism