Origin
India, Russia
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Color
White
Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Pluto, Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Love
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
2.25-2.403.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.510-1.5501.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.015-0.0200.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Divine Love