Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Green, White, Blue
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
Saturn
Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaF2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.522-1.5301.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.008-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Protection