Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Brownish
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.971.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
62.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.6071.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Growth