Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Red
Streak
White
-
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Aries
Planet
Saturn
Mars
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
Black Madonna, Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.572.63-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.54-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Opaque
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Detoxification