Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Russia
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
White
Streak
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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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.25-2.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
None
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.757-1.7801.510-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.015-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Passion
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Awareness