Origin
Italy
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
Streak
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White
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-66
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.668-1.7031.518-1.536
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
-
Birefringence
0.024-0.0300.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Peace
Creativity