Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada
Russia
Color
Green, White
Colorless, Brownish
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
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.607
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.018-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Protection