Origin
China, South Africa
India, Canada, Brazil
Color
Yellow, Brown
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, Blue, Brown
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
Bast
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.30-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on (001)
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
Dichroic (colorless)
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.000-0.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and intuition
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Spiritual Connection
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Connection to Spiritual Guides