Origin
Italy
Mexico
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Colorless, White, Greenish, Brown
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Flexible
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.20-2.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-62
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
-
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.521-1.531
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Harmony