Origin
China, South Africa
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
Yellow, Brown
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
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White, Colorless
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
-
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.20-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.006-0.018
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
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