Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Color
White, Yellow
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Saturn
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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
Healing
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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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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.58-2.74
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.540-1.579
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.006-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Problem Solving & Creativity