Origin
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.744.20-4.30
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7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
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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
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
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Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.33
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.540-1.5792.609-2.903
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.006-0.0370.296
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Problem Solving & Creativity
Awareness