Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Color
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Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, gray
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.802.57-2.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X = pale yellow
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.531-1.600-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.037-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Supports healthy digestion
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Intuition
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Psychic Abilities