Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
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Color
Brown, Green, White, gray, Blue, Yellow
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
White
Blue, 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
Brittle
Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.652.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.620-1.8501.50
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.223-0.227-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Communication