Origin
India, Russia
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Color
White
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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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
2.25-2.403.5-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1,1 ; 3,2
Mohs Hardness
5-5.58.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.510-1.5501.744-1.755
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.015-0.020-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Protection