Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green, White
Colorless, Brownish, White
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0180.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication