Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, White, Blue
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Saturn
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Artemis
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.575.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.522-1.5302.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Grounding