Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Colorless, Brownish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.757-1.7801.607
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.007-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Passion
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Protection