Origin
Southern and central Africa
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
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Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
Cancer
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Water
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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
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
24-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
-99991.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
-
Birefringence
-99990.012-0.033
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Clarity
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Tranquility