Origin
China, South Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
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
-
-
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
2.58-2.642.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.518-1.536
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Creativity