Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Violet, Green, Brown, White, gray, Greenish
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
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
Elastic
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.12.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.06.5-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
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SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Pearly, Vitreous
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
Distinct
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.530-1.543
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.040-0.0500.003-0.009
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0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Protection
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Protection