Origin
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.741.79
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7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.540-1.5791.492
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.006-0.037-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Creativity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Problem Solving & Creativity
Spiritual Growth