Origin
India, Russia
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Color
White
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Streak
White
White, Yellow
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
2.25-2.402.2-2.6
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky
Pleochroism
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visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.510-1.5501.575-1.585
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.015-0.020-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Spiritual Evolution