Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Brownish
White, Blue, gray, Green, Brown
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
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Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.972.30-2.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
{110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.607-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Clarity