Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Canada
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Colorless, Yellow, Green, White, Blue
Streak
White, Colorless
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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
3.20-3.502.70-2.75
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
6-74.5-5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
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Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.570-1.591
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.020-0.021
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Creativity