Origin
Mexico
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Colorless, gray, pink
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
Colorless, White
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.723.55-3.70
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7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous
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Cleavage
{???} Good
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.581-1.5931.710-1.735
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.0100.012-0.033
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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
Harmony
Intuition
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Tranquility