Origin
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Sri Lanka
Color
Colorless, Brownish, White
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.233.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.512-1.523-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication
Creativity