Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
Saturn
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Patience