Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Pale pink, Red, White, pink, Blue, Green
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.603.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{111} Imperfect
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
-
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
ModerateArthur Thomas
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.494-1.5041.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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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
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Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Grounding