Origin
India, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
White
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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
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Specific Gravity
2.25-2.402.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.510-1.5501.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
0.015-0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances brain function
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Self-discovery