Origin
Mexico
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Color
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
Streak
Brownish, Yellow
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.8-7.12.58-2.74
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Cleavage
None
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-45.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
C20H36
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Resinous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.150.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.4161.540-1.579
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0660.006-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Problem Solving & Creativity